New to Palmer Ranch is the establishment of an 82 acre park. As reported by Eric Ernst of the Sarasota Herald Tribune on Jan. 21,2011 Palmer Ranch owners, Hugh and Eliza Culverhouse recently signed over a deed to the 82 acre park, the Sarasota County Commissioners are expected to formally accept at the end of February. The Hugh and Eliza Culverhouse established a conservation easement in 2006.
This large parcel of land includes wetlands and a wildlife corridor. The land will be established as a park and is proposed to have garden plots that can be rented. This will entail 50 plots that will measure 100 to 200 square feet. 38 plots have already been reserved. If you would like information about reserving a plot E-mail greenbeyer@comcast.net .
This new Palmer Ranch park will be sitting near the head of the Legacy Bike Trail which will provide some needed parking for bikers and walkers.
To read the complete article from Eric Ernst please click onto his article;
County adds 82-acre, Palmer Ranch Park.
Palmer Ranch Neighborhoods 